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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 980.31 and 415.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 980.31 and 415.69 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 980.31 = 415.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/980.31 = 415.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 980.31 × 415.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 407,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,505.06/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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